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1930 Duesenberg Model J Hibbard & Darrin Transformable Cabriolet

Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on Aug. 18, 2023.

$1,435,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,300,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 8, 2026.

The car

Year
1930
Make and model
Duesenberg Model J and SJ
Generation
Model J and JN (1928 to 1937)
Miles shown
29
Chassis
2329

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 13 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$925,000 to $2,800,000
Median$1,500,000
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 sales of the Duesenberg Model J and SJ Model J and JN (1928 to 1937) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $925,000 and $2,800,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by DerhamRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$2,100,000
1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Sedan by MurphyRM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026RM Sotheby'sJan. 23, 2026$1,425,000
1929 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Blind Quarter BroughamMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$925,000
1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible SedanGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$2,125,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$750,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton ReplicaMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$225,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$1,200,000
1933 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible CoupeMecum, Aug. 15, 2026MecumAug. 15, 2026$3,100,000